A Step To Freedom
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
A Step To Freedom is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2020, with $5,281,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
156 E 104th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90003 EIN 95-4704879 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.3M
▲ 66.8% vs prior year
Housing median: $408K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.0M
Net assets
$528K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Step To Freedom— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Step To Freedom: 1 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Step To Freedom— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Step To Freedom: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 156 E 104th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90003
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Housing & Shelter
- Subcategory
- Temporary Housing & Shelters
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $26K (FY2018) to $5.3M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $596KNet assets $528K
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$596K
Net assets
$528K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,281,925▲66.8% | $4,962,195▲50.9% | $528,174▲11754% | $1,123,848▲64.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,166,800▲27.7% | $3,287,472▲31.2% | -$4,532▼103% | $683,901▲46.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,479,015▲9.0% | $2,505,315▲21.1% | $165,460▲238% | $467,500▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,274,278▲22.0% | $2,068,269▲9.8% | $48,961▼69.2% | $454,968▲186% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,863,457▲7197% | $1,884,097▲8911% | $159,138▲2043% | $159,138▲2043% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,537 | $20,908 | $7,427 | $7,427 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $230K total
4 grants to A Step To Freedom totaling $230K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Inc | Crisis solutions | 2023 | $100,830 |
| United Way Inc | Crisis solutions | 2022 | $92,460 |
| California Community Foundation | Health | 2022 | $27,500 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2022 | $9,222 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Step To Freedom a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Step To Freedom is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4704879, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Step To Freedom's EIN?
- A Step To Freedom's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4704879.
- How much revenue does A Step To Freedom report?
- A Step To Freedom reported $5,281,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Step To Freedom have?
- CharityIndex grades A Step To Freedom C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Step To Freedom (EIN 95-4704879) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.